Alba Middle School

09/11/2026

Join the Discovery Crew for an exciting half-day event where middle schoolers and their parents or guardians embark on a journey of exploration and future planning—together. While students dive into engaging, hands-on STEM workshops that spark creativity and curiosity, parents and guardians will participate in informative sessions focused on supporting their child’s academic and career journey. This event equips every family with the tools to dream big and take action.
Discovery Crew attendees will enjoy a half-day of inspiration and connection, including:
STEM exhibit tables for students and parents to explore together
Three hands-on STEM workshops
Parent/guardian sessions providing local resources for supporting career pathways
T-Shirt and goodie bag for students
New friends
A half-day of discovery and fun to inspire STEM careers

Half Day Workshop for Middle Schoolers, Parents + Guardians
October 24, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon | University of South Alabama Student Center
FREE Thanks to the support of industry and University of South Alabama

Half Day Workshop for Middle Schoolers, Parents + Guardians October 24, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon | University of South Alabama Student Center FREE Thanks to the support of industry and Univers…

09/11/2026

2026–2027 ALBA MIDDLE
SCHOOL ARCHERY
Ammy Orellana, Anniston Moody, Aria Moody, Bentley Thornhill, Caiden Ngo, Caleb Chhum, Cayden Vance, Colton Sprouse, Connor Thornhill, Dawson Lannie, Elijah Sollars, Felicity Baker, Fischer Harrison, Grady Seaman, Grant Johnson, Jackson
Lannie, Jase Tomlin, Josiah Smith, Judith
Thompson, Karleigh Bodin, Kailyn Jorgensen, Kierstynn Lineberry, Lindsay Mayfield, Logan Collier, Mason Brannon, Mattilyn Willard, Nalayla Dindore, Rocco Melton, Sawyer Nolan, Starr Howell, Thomas Brooks, Varlerie Curran, Weston Willis

Students will get more information about practices, etc. next week

09/11/2026

Sharks Outlast Whippets in Overtime Thriller, 11-8
PRICHARD, Ala. — After waiting out the weather and battling through four quarters of hard-nosed football, the Alba Sharks found a way to leave Vigor High School with a victory Thursday night over the Mobile County Training Whippets 11-8. Once the game finally got underway, Mobile County Training School took the opening possession down the field and scored on its first series, adding the conversion to grab an early 8-0 lead. The Sharks' defense settled in after the early score and kept Alba within striking distance. That defensive effort paid off in the second quarter when the Sharks forced a safety putting Alba's first points on the board and cutting the deficit to 8-2 before halftime.
Neither team was able to find the end zone again until the fourth quarter when the Sharks finally broke through. Mike Bradden provided the biggest offensive play of the night, breaking loose for a 40-yard touchdown run that tied the game at 8-8. A 27-yard field goal by MJ Ortega in overtime lifted the Sharks to an 11-8 victory over the Mobile County Training School Whippets. The Sharks improve to 2-1 heading into homecoming week against Calloway-Smith on Thursday September 17th @ 4pm at Alba Middle School.

09/11/2026

Shark Bytes Newsletter for September 11, 2026

Check out this Instagram Post (4:5) designed by Shea Zirlott.

09/11/2026

SPIRIT WEEK IS THIS UPCOMING WEEK! Please make sure to follow the rules for dressing up. No paint or glitter can be brought to school. All attire must be appropriate. Students may wear pajama pants for pajama day. All other days students must wear uniform bottoms with their outfits.

Alba Spirit Week
2026- Tale as old as time
Students must wear uniform shoes, pants and/or shorts. All spirit week attire must be appropriate and match the theme for the day. No paint or glitter is allowed on campus on ANY day for ANY reason!
Monday- September 14th- Curl up With a Good Book- Pajama Day- STUDENTS CAN WEAR APPROPRIATE PAJAMA PANTS
Tuesday- September 15th- Go Wild- Safari/Camo Day
Wednesday, September 16th- Mirror Day- Twins or Dynamic Duo Day
September 17th- Shark Pride- Bring out all your Shark Spirit to support the sharks on Game Day!
Friday, September 18th- Nose Stuck in a Book- College Gear Day

09/09/2026

Scholar's Bowl Tryouts- Sign up by 9-14.
Do you know random info? Scholar's Bowl is like Jeopardy! on a team!
Open to all grade levels.
Tryouts will be during school.
Contact Ms. S. Zirlott or Ms. C. Zirlott for more information.
Sign up list is with Mrs. Fox (6th Grade), Ms. C. Zirlott (7th Grade), Mrs. Chinners (8th Grade).

09/09/2026

ALBA SHARKS VS MOBILE COUNTY TRAINING WHIPPETS
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2026
4PM @ VIGOR HIGH SCHOOL
913 N. WILSON AVE, PRICHARD, AL
TICKETS - $7.00 ON GOFAN

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our Shark of the Week- Avery Taylor

09/08/2026

SNOW CONES, COOKIES, CUPCAKES, PICKLES

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Snow Cones will be $3, pickles, cupcakes, cookies will be $1
Snow Cones will be sold during PE/LOTC

09/08/2026

There are TWO WEEKS left to purchase a homecoming ticket- either on GoFan or in person during homeroom from Ms. C. Zirlott. Ticket sales END on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th at NOON.

Due to continued work on our gym we will have to move our Homecoming dances to an alternate location and date.
Both dances will be at the Bayou la Batre Civic Center.
6th Grade dance will now be Friday, September 25th and the 7th and 8th grade dance will be Saturday, September 26th.
Ticket sales will be extended to noon Friday, September 18th. Tickets are available on GoFan or they can be purchased in person during homeroom from Ms. C. Zirlott until the 18th.
The dress code and formal expectations remain the same.
Homecoming spirit week dress up days are still September 14-18.
Tickets already purchased will be honored on the new dates.